A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 711148 Details
Epoch: 32 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 711194 epoch_slot_no: 19994 block_no: 711114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1917 time: 2018-03-07 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfaa4c34d0bd9655a910a99be3ae050bd4c17ea070ae04c0a7e7a5d27e863952dBlock Operator
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